Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
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M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
On October 27, 2025 at 08:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND (New Zealand). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
63c2b2a49d0a0d13810881098aac6df11fec6aaf
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 08:00:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.26310,
173.64810
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 725 Catalogue entries
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